BRITAS0591 Marella Fridge water filter jug for reduction of chlorine, limescale and impuities, Blue, 2.4L

Very good filter

I was really delighted with this Brita filter jug, which I have previously bought in stores for a much higher price. The results are excellent, especially in a hard water area - you are drinking pleasant-tasting water, and given the awful revelations as to what water companies are doing, you feel safer, drinking it.

This was a replacement of an earlier version of this item from several years ago for us, only on this occasion we have bought the blue version (the previous was white).This item really helps to purify the water to keep calcium deposits down and as we drink both coffee and tea without milk, it is important to us. We can clearly see when the Maxtra filter needs changing without the indicator (and keep forgetting to use it) so I cannot comment on this but I do know that the the indicator on the previous Marella jug stopped working at all after about 16 months - however, as stated, we no longer use it anyhow. This jug is used daily and filled many times a day so I can confirm that the item does last and we also can confirm that it is relatively easy to clean with antibacterial cleaner also.Indeed, had it not been for the green algae growing inside the handle and the the flip part of the top, we would still be using it and not buying a replacement at all!

Fantastic, I really notice the benefits and great taste. I drink at least 2 jugs per day of just water plus extra for water bottles, ice, decaf hot and cold drinks etc.

Have had the jug now for 4 months and it really is very good.There are of course more expensive makes and brands out there that do a lot more fancy stuff, but if you just want a simple filter jug that does everything right, this is a great example.The pour is smooth, it fits nicely inside the fridge door, and it is very handy to have the digital timer on the lid to remind you when the next filter is due to go in.I honestly cant find vault with the jug. It does exactly what you want.All I could say is it is quite heavy when full, so anyone with weak wrists would struggle to use it, and the larger XL size jug would be even more of an issue.Also, these new jugs only take Brita Maxtra brand filters, as they were recently redesigned and no longer take other brands such as Evolve.

I bought this to filter my tap water as I was tired of buying spring and table water. I'd drank mainly bottle water for the last 12 years so when I tasted the water from the Brita jug I noticed a slight taste to it, however I'm guessing I got use to it quite quickly because I didn't notice the taste after a day or so.In terms of the jug itself, it is a good size for 2 in a house hold, I am not too sure about a family, you'd probably have to refill it almost every day. The jug is well made, good build quality, sturdy, strong and feels durable. To be honest I would not expect or accept anything less for the price.The jug has a nice slim form factor so it fits easily inside on the fridge door which is very convenient. It is very easy to install the Brita maxtra cartridge and as you'd expected even easier to use the jug. Over all it is a good product and decent value for money. You definitely can get cheaper on the market but I'm not sure you'd get quite the same build quality and functionality like the indicator on the lid. I can confidently recommend this product. Hope this helps.

Exactly as advertised

I bought this as part of a house warming gift for my daughter as she has been brought up using filtered water and I wanted her to continue with itPros:So many really.Fresh, clean and crisp water always availableSaves on the huge problem of using plastic bottlesEasy to keep cleanFits nicely in the door of the fridgeEasy to see when the filter needs changingEasy to change the filterLooks goodCons :None really except you buy replacement filters - which is still cheaper than buying bottled water and kinder to the planetIt’s a no brainerI would recommend to everyone and anyone. It should be law !